Item Description:
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Authorization to receive funds from the State of MN for the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant, 01/01/22-12/31/23, $537,292 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes acceptance of funding for the Emergency Management Performance grant program for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 in the receivable amount of $537,292 and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds are allocated to the states by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) passes funding though to the counites for reimbursement of up to 50% for eligible emergency management personnel and administrative costs. The purpose of these funds is to maintain emergency management capability in all hazards, mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. The county has received these funds since the early 1970s.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval